Mississippi Facing Small Government’s Big Bill
A $365 million bag of pain is about to hit the Mississippi legislature next January, and our own bad policy keeps filling new bags. The...
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Jelisa Harvey
- Oct 27
Keep Watching - Spooky Season Edition
Welcome to Spooky season. We are well into October, but it’s not too late to break out the black and orange decorations, checkout state...
Madison Jamar
- Oct 26
On Black Horror
When I first pitched this essay, I was eager for the opportunity to discuss Black horror movies, a topic I’ve hoped to publish on for...
Adam Lynch
- Oct 21
False Belief in Rising Crime Could Undermine Juvenile Justice Gains
A new report from the Sentencing Project warns that rising political pressure fueled by overblown public perception of crime could roll...
Adam Lynch
- Oct 19
New Storm Brewing for Childcare Facilities as Federal Subsidy Ends
The 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) counteracted some of COVID-19’s economic devastation by helping families and mothers return to...
Jelisa Harvey
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Keep Watching: Catching Up with New and Old Favorites
It’s fall and usually that means it’s time to chat about returning or new TV shows, but this fall you’re more likely to see your favorite...
Perdita Patrice
- Oct 17
The Entrepreneurial Spirit: Monique Parker and Blow Candle Co.
A big part of the American Dream is entrepreneurship. Unfortunately, it’s not an easy road to go down. According to Entrepreneur,...
Perdita Patrice
- Oct 12
Donyale Luna, “The Bluest Eye,” and the Specter of White Supremacy
The real story of the documentary is that Luna didn’t want to be Black and did everything she could to distance herself from Black people.
Adam Lynch
- Oct 12
Banned Books Week Declares War on Ignorance and Erasure
Advocates launched Banned Books Week in 1982 in response to a surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and...
C. Dreams
- Oct 12
Cultural Celebrations Around the World: Joyous October Traditions
The month of October ushers in Halloween. A night when jack-o-lanterns line the streets, kids dress up, and adults embrace their fun...
The Lighthouse
- Oct 9
International Day of the Girl Child
We celebrate The International Day of the Girl Child on October 11 because we know the unique challenges facing young girls across the...
Adam Lynch
- Oct 5
New Federal Work Program Predicted to Recruit Black/Minority Workers
Black youth and young adults could benefit from President Joe Biden’s new American Climate Corps workforce and training service...
Adam Lynch
- Oct 5
Georgia Republicans Announce Appeal to Continue Voter Suppression
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and other Republican leaders are still working to make voting hard in...
Adrian Wynn
- Oct 5
Pre-Gaming for Election Season
Do you smell that in the air? No, it’s not the smell of pumpkin spice everything—not even the smell of Mama’s famous dressing topped with...
Kamaria Swan
- Oct 5
Welcome to October
For everything, there is a season. Yellow has begun to creep across leaves that were bright green just a few weeks ago. The sun is being...
Adam Lynch
- Sep 29
White Mayor Vetoes Ward Map Reflecting Clinton’s Black Population
Clinton Mayor Phil Fisher dumped a city map creating a new high-minority ward from public consideration after a majority of the city’s...
Adam Lynch
- Sep 26
Black Writers Are Writing, but Black Books Still Rare
There’s plenty of stirring work out there, from Angie Thomas to Toni Morrison, to the trend-setting science fiction of Octavia E. Butler...
Adam Lynch
- Sep 22
Drought and Climate Change Stalking Black Farmers
The stubborn drought in Louisiana and Mississippi is driving up produce prices, but Black farmers are taking hits in unexpected places...
Adam Lynch
- Sep 19
Young Black Voters Could Change Democracy, With Effort
Undemocratic gerrymanders infest Mississippi electoral districts so thoroughly that it is nearly impossible for a House or Senate seat to...
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